Discover & Figure Out - Confusing Words

Figure Out – means to work out a problem

• I want to figure out this math problem.
• Did you figure out how to solve the problem with Tim.
• My sister is going to figure out how to fix the car.
• We figured out how to use the new oven.
• The doctor figured out why I am not feeling well.

Discover – find out something new; to learn about something or someone that you did not know before

• I like to discover new things.
• My sister & I discovered part of our family history.
• We love to watch science programs on television, because we are always discovering new things.
• My dog was happy to discover his new bone.
• Our teacher was happy to discover how much we love her.

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